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Checking geometry type of vector layer in QGIS?

Geographic Information Systems Asked on July 6, 2021

How do I check the geometry type of a vector layer in QGIS?

I would like to know whether a layer uses Polygons or MultiPolygons or Points, but I can’t see anything in the Properties dialog that tells me.

2 Answers

Properties >> Metadata >> Properties Section has things like "Storage Type" (eg Shapefile) and:

Geometry type of the features in this layer
Line (WKB type: "LineString")

I don't know if any distinction is made between Polygons and Multipolygons here though.

Correct answer by Spacedman on July 6, 2021

In QGIS 3.18 Zürich you can access this information by clicking on the layer and then Properties >> Information. This information is generally available, but must be given by the provider. enter image description here

Answered by Perla Rivadeneyra on July 6, 2021

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